Description

• A topical antiseptic skin cleanser with antibacterial properties.
• Contains 4% chlorhexidine gluconate

Indications

• Surgical scrub
• Pre-operative patient bathing
• Superficial skin wound cleanser

Contraindications

• Deep, open wounds
• Repetitive cleansing of large areas of skin.

Precautions

• Keep away from the face, eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Permanent eye injury may occur following prolonged contact.
• Middle ear contact has lead to deafness.
• Hypersensitivity reactions may occur, particularly if used in the genital area.

Usage

Pre-op Scrub

• 5 ml of Hibiclens
• Scrub for 3 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly
• Repeat with another 5 ml of Hibiclens

Pre-op Patient Shower

• Wet the body and hair
• Shampoo with 25 ml of Hibiclens
• Use another 25 ml of Hibiclens for the rest of the body.
• Rinse thoroughly, then repeat

Superficial Skin Wound Cleansing

• Use only in small body areas involving only superficial wounds
• Thoroughly rinse the skin
• Apply just enough Hibiclens to cover the wounded skin
• Gently cleanse, then rinse thoroughly.

Usage during Pregnancy

• Safe use has not been established.